No, the difference is that, unlike the "last couple thousands of years", we actually understand out environment very, very well, to the point where out predicti

No, the difference is that, unlike the "last couple thousands of years", we actually understand out environment very, very well, to the point where out predictions of climate have not been failing, and when they do, it's because we have underestimated everything. I would call finding the positive side of seeing the end of the planet as you know it a serious case of delusion, at the very least, and at worst the sort of attitude that's gotten us here.